View concise status & timeline →
Status verified April 5, 2026 – No legislative changes detected.
Is Kratom Legal in Virginia?
Current Status
House Bill 360, which has passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly and is now enrolled, proposes new restrictions on kratom products, including prohibitions on synthetic compounds, limits on 7-hydroxymitragynine content, and new labeling, storage, and sales requirements.
Kratom legality varies by state. View the interactive map for all 50 states, or see other pending states in the Related States section below.
What Merchants Need to Know
- Age verification required (21+) for all sales
- Lab testing recommended for all products
- Labeling must comply with state standards
Recent Updates for Virginia
Virginia Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB360 |
|---|---|
| Title | HB360, titled 'Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices; kratom products,' was introduced by Chief Patron Joshua G. Cole. The bill passed both the House and Senate and was subsequently enrolled on March 5, 2026. It is currently awaiting action by the Governor. This legislation would prohibit the sale of kratom products that contain synthetic alkaloids, exceed specific levels of 7-hydroxymitragynine (more than one percent of total alkaloids or one milligram per serving), are adulterated, combustible, intended for vaporization or injection, or are manufactured or packaged to be appealing to children. It also includes new requirements for labeling and storage. |
| Status | — |
Virginia Kratom Legal Status Update
The Virginia General Assembly forwarded House Bill 360 to the Governor for approval, which would strengthen existing restrictions on kratom by prohibiting adulterated/synthetic products and limiting 7-hydroxymitragynine content.
Virginia Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB360 |
|---|---|
| Title | House Bill 360, titled 'Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, kratom products,' was introduced in the House. It passed both the House and Senate and was signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on March 5, 2026. The bill introduces extensive new prohibitions beyond the existing age and labeling restrictions for kratom in Virginia. Specifically, it bans the sale of kratom products containing synthetic materials, exceeding certain 7-hydroxymitragynine levels, adulterated with dangerous ingredients, intended for vaporization or injection, marketed to children, or not securely stored. The next step for the bill is to be signed into law by the Governor. This legislative action represents an actual and significant change in the scope and stringency of kratom restrictions in the state. |
| Status | — |
Virginia Kratom Legal Status Update
New legislation detected (needs manual classification): HB442 - Kratom; Virginia Sate Crime Commission to conduct an analysis of enforcement and regulation, report.
Virginia Kratom Legal Status Update
New legislation detected (needs manual classification): HB875 - Kratom; manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing, penalties.
Related States
Other states where kratom is pending
Explore more states
KRATOMBANSAffiliate relationships do not influence legislative reporting.